Marshall Breit is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses solely on criminal defense and civil rights litigation. He is passionate about defense work and believes strongly in providing each of his clients with the best possible, results driven representation.

Marshall represents clients either under investigation or formally charged with criminal offenses in municipal, county, district, and federal courts throughout Colorado. He has years of experience advocating for clients that are “under investigation” and successfully persuading the government not to file formal criminal charges. In the courtroom, Marshall has secured countless victories on behalf of his clients at jury trial. He has extensive trial experience in cases ranging from sexual assaults to first-degree murder.

A significant portion of Marshall’s practice consists of representing individuals charged with sexual offenses. He has an in-depth understanding of the legal complexities that these cases present and, equally as important, he appreciates the drastic and significant, life-long consequences that his clients face, if convicted.

Prior to forming Mulligan Breit, LLC in 2013 with his partner, Patrick Mulligan, Marshall Breit was a deputy state public defender for a number of years in Adams County sucessfully representing clients charged with everything from DUI to first-degree murder.

Top 40 Under 40 Top Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2016

Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2016

Top 40 Under 40 Top Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2015

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Colorado; United States District Court - District of Colorado

Bar/Professional Activity:

Member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar; Member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association; Member of the Colorado Bar Association, Member of the Denver Bar Association, Member of the Adams / Broomfield Bar Association, Member Colorado Juvenile Defenders Center.

Represented juvenile client under investigation for sexual assault. Investigation resulted in no criminal charges being filed. Subsequently represented client in a permanent protection order hearing that was initiated by the alleged victim of the sexual assault after the case was declined for criminal prosecution., 2018

Reprented client, with significant disabilities, in Denver. Client facing mandatory jail time and revocation of his driving privledges. After investigating the case, collecting mitigation, and meeting the prosecution, Client was offered a traffic infraction thus avoiding jail time and revocation of his driver's license., 2018

Juvenile client was under investigation for sexual assault. After conducting a lengthy investigation into the subject allegations and significant interaction with the investigating detective, law enforcement declined to file charges against client., 2018

Client was charged with felony theft and faced significant prison time if convicted. Upon a thorough investigation, it was determined this was a business dispute and not a criminal matter. After preparing extensive materials for the prosecution, we met with the prosecutor and outlined the findings of our investigation. As a result, the case was dismissed in its entirety., 2018

Client was charged with multiple sexual offenses. Any conviction would result in jail time, mandatory registration as a sex offender for a minimum of 10 years, and loss of employment. After nearly a year of litigation, client was offered a deferred judgement to petty offense. This allowed Client to avoid all jail and registering as a sex offender. Client also kept his job and will be able to seal all records pertaining to this case in one year., 2017

Client was facing multiple allegations of domestic violence stemming from the dissolution of a relationship. If convicted, client was facing a mandatory minimum of 5-16 years in prison on the second degree assault charge. Following a lengthy jury trial, client was acquitted of all charges. , 2017

Client was charged with multiple counts of felony Second Degree Assault on a Peace Officer. Specifically, this Client was alleged to have assaulted multiple deputies at the jail. Client was facing a mandatory prison sentence if convicted. Following months of litigation, all charges against this Client were dismissed. Client is now in the persuing a civil suit against the county for various civil rights violations., 2016

Client was charged with multiple felony counts of Sexual Assault on a Child. If convicted, Client faced an indeterminate sentence to the Colorado Department of Corrections. Any conviction would also require registration as a sex offender. After an extensive investigation and substantial courtroom litigation, all charges against the Client were dismissed prior to trial., 2016

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